A patient given atropine (Atropine Sulfate) intravenously as a one-time dose for bradycardia now reports a very dry mouth. What is the nurse's best response?
a. Notify the prescriber immediately.
b. Document the report as the only action.
c. Reassure the patient that this is a normal drug response.
d. Offer the patient the opportunity to brush his or her teeth and rinse the mouth.
C
A dry mouth is an expected response to atropine, which inhibits oral secretions. The nurse should also offer the patient the opportunity to brush the teeth and rinse the mouth; however, the first action is to relieve the patient's concerns about this side effect.
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